VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 76: DONT TELL ME THIS IS A TRIP TO LIU QIS MANSION(3)

Liu Bei POV

Eh? Where is big brother going? Yun Chang seemed somewhat alarmed and walked over to where I was, Based on what you said, Xiangyang city is rife with danger and Cai Mao could be sending assassins at any moment.

Xuan De, I strongly encourage you to bring someone with you.

Thats right, my lord!

Zi Long and Chen Dao spoke up as well.

No need, you all should take a rest.

Or so I would have liked to say but under present circumstances, its no laughing matter at all so I did indeed want to bring someone along with me.

I understand. I nodded as I said so, But Zi Long and Chen Dao shouldnt come along as youve both just came back after all.

I then looked at Yun Chang, Yun Chang, if you dont mind, lets go to the well after weve come back.

Un, sure! Just as I finished, Yun Chang agreed to come with me.

For some reason, it seems like shes happy to come along.

Lik usual, Xiangyangs streets were bustling with activity. As I walked through the main streets which were lines with vendors and stalls on both sides, the voices of the various stall-owners were deafening.

There were a fair number who recognised me and would nod, bow or even give me gifts. Others would avoid or ignore me, or even engage in quiet gossip once I passed them.

Even though Im quite curious what my image is like amongst the commoners, I doubt Ill get a truthful answer even if I ask.

But now that were on this topic, Im quite puzzled about something. In an era where information flows are comparatively much more constricted, how do the commoners know what the current ruling feudal lords and emperor look like? Does it pass through word of mouth from those whove seen them in person? Thats way too unreliable.

Big brother, are you sure you want to take this path. Yun Chang couldnt hold back and complained to me.

Is there any problem? Its quite crowded, isnt it?

Its because its crowded that I think we should change routes.

Yun Chang said as she walked up to my side and moved her hand to her Green Dragon Crescent Blade which was hanging at her back and was covered. Though Yun Changs intent in concealing the weapon was not to cause alarm, it was clear that it was a large bladed weapon just from the shape alone.

Theres no need for that. Its more difficult for them to act in places which have a lot of people around.

That may be true but

I answered rather confidently but Yun Chang was still rather apprehensive and continued to look about anxiously.

Ever since everyone learnt that my life is in danger, it seems like their nerves are more strained,

Dont worry, Yun Chang. I smiled and clapped Yun Changs somewhat stiff arms, Ill be careful with my life.

I am, of course, paying heed to what Liao Hua said to me before so Ive been doing as she told me to, to be vigilant and careful.

Hai. Big brother should be a little more anxious.

I think Im alright.

If I said I wasnt anxious, it would be a lie. But it is true that I am indeed not as anxious as I expected. Deep down, I still harbour the thought that because Liu Bei doesnt die here, I wont die here as well. Of course, theres no real basis behind that notion.

And just as I gave my reply, Yun Chang gave a few elegant giggles, As expected, even after so long, big brother hasnt changed at all.

Eh? I havent?

Yes, Yun Chang nodded, Even though you always look so distracted, you actually think quite a lot huh.

I do? Though I asked, I had no choice but to admit it in my heart. It seems like my face betrayed me this time.

Yes, you do. Yun Chang nodded, Even though big brother didnt say where were going, Im pretty sure were headed towards Lord Liu Qis mansion.

Ah Is it really that obvious?

You guessed right. I nodded slightly and gave a thin smile as I replied to hide my surprise.

Keke, thats why I said big brother hasnt changed. Yun Chang covered her mouth as she laughed, Big brother must feel bad for Lord Liu Qi for leaving Xiangyang and wants to go to apologise personally Am I correct?

Yes, youre completely correct.

I feel thats the least one should do.

No, only someone with honour and compassion would think so. Not everyone thinks that this is something one must do at the least. Yun Chang said as she shook her head, These are troubled times, and in troubled times, loyalty and honour are oftentimes left by the side as schemes and ploys take center stage. Leaving Xiangyang means leaving danger behind so for us, its not a bad deal at all. However, for Lord Liu Qi, they have no connections to us; and in a fight between sisters, we are not obligated to intervene, so there is no reason for us to join the fray.,

When Yun Chang said this, she looked at me with very kind eyes.

What Yun Chang said has actually crossed my mind before at least once. But personally speaking, I just cant get behind such cold logical, cost-benefit way of thinking.

The logic may be sound but I feel that as humans, we shouldnt just look at logic and costs and benefits but also at the people who will be affected by the decision.

Yes big brother, I understand. Yun Chang said with a look of understanding on her face.

I looked at Yun Chang and felt warm from inside. At this time, the only one who truly understands me is probably my second sister.

Is there anything that Yun Chang wants to eat?

Eh? Yun Chang was visibly surprised.

Ah, I quickly came up with some excuses when I saw her surprise, Umm, its still quite early you see, and we can take a look around some of the stalls before heading over.

Can we really look around before heading over? Is big brother not in a rush? Yun Chang asked again, her face still held traces of her shock.

Yes, I do need to think about what to say as well. This was the truth, And come to think of it, its been a while since I spent some free time with you.

Thats right~ Big brother has been very busy ever since we came to Xiangyang. Yun Chang said and smiled, So Im quite happy when big brother called on me to accompany you today.

So thats why she was so happy before.

I have indeed been rather busy in this period but it should be much, much better once we get to Xinye.

Or at least, thats what I hope will happen. Once we get to Xinye, things should return to how they were before.

Un, I hope so too. Yun Chang looked at my face again and smiled as she nodded, Well then, Ill be expecting big brother to treat me today~

Haha No problem, but please show mercy. I smiled stiffly as I said so but Yun Chang was already elated.

I can probably guess that, in the near future, Yun Chang and I wont be able to stroll around so leisurely. When the time comes, what will happen will happen. After all, Im not exactly very knowledgeable with history so Im not too sure about what will happen. But at least in these small pockets of free time, I wish to spend them with my loved ones as much as possible.